Bayt Lāhyā Population 2026
Bayt Lāhyā has a population of 56,919, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in Gaza Strip. Roughly 1.0% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,919
Rank in Palestine
#8
Coordinates
31.55°N, 34.50°E
~33 m elevation · Asia/Gaza
Other big cities in Gaza Strip
| City | Population | Rank in Palestine |
|---|---|---|
| Gaza | 410,000 | #1 |
| Khān Yūnis | 173,183 | #2 |
| Jabālyā | 168,568 | #3 |
| Rafaḩ | 126,305 | #6 |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | 59,504 | #7 |
| Bayt Ḩānūn | 37,392 | #16 |
| An Nuşayrāt | 36,123 | #17 |
| Al Burayj | 34,951 | #19 |
Cities near Bayt Lāhyā
- Jabālyā168,568 people · ~2 km away
- Bayt Ḩānūn37,392 people · ~4 km away
- Gaza410,000 people · ~6 km away
- An Nuşayrāt36,123 people · ~15 km away
- Al Burayj34,951 people · ~15 km away
- Dayr al Balaḩ59,504 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bayt Lāhyā?
Bayt Lāhyā has a population of 56,919 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Bayt Lāhyā in?
Bayt Lāhyā is located in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Is Bayt Lāhyā the capital of Palestine?
No, the capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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